Nottinghamshire · England
Bath & shower resealing (mastic) in Thorpe, Nottinghamshire
Bath, shower and sink resealing with new mould-resistant silicone for householders, landlords and businesses in Thorpe. Send photos for a free, fixed quote.
- A messy previous reseal
- Silicone coming away from the tiles
- Old sealant that looks dirty
About our bath resealing in Thorpe
A good reseal is all about preparation: old silicone removed, mould treated, the joint cleaned and dried. Then the fresh sealant goes on, as one neat, continuous bead. Whether it’s water getting behind the bath or tray and old sealant that looks dirty, we can help.
Peace of mind is built in: our one-year guarantee applies to every job, and we’ll explain exactly what it covers when we quote.
- Location
- Thorpe (NG23)
- County
- Nottinghamshire
- Cover
- A year, on every repair
- Price
- Free and fixed, from your photos
- Telephone
- 0345 017 0787
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
DIY kit or professional repair?
It’s tempting to reach for a kit, but many of the jobs we do start with putting right a DIY repair. Doing it properly first is usually the cheaper route.
DIY kits are sold for most surfaces, and they can make a small mark look better. The trouble is colour and preparation: kits come in a few standard shades, and without proper cleaning and keying the filler frequently lifts.
Where we work around Thorpe
Thorpe is about 3 miles south-west of Newark-on-Trent, in Nottinghamshire. Jobs in Thorpe are booked in like any other job: a fixed quote from your pictures, and a technician at your door on the day. We cover 329 places in Nottinghamshire. Our nearest city page is Birmingham, about 59 miles away.
Our visits in NG23 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. Neighbouring places we cover include East Stoke (1 mile west), Elston (1 mile south), Farndon (1 mile north), Hawton (2 miles north-east) and Syerston (2 miles south-west). We also work in nearby towns such as Carlton (11 miles south-west), Hucknall (15 miles west), Newark-on-Trent (3 miles north-east), West Bridgford (14 miles south-west), Netherfield (11 miles south-west) and Forest Town (15 miles north-west).
Landmarks near Thorpe
In Thorpe, that means homes near St Lawrence's Church and the streets around them. The nearest railway station is Rolleston station, roughly 2.5 miles north-west. Further afield, we also cover the area around Flintham Museum (2.9 miles south-west) and Newark Hospital (2.8 miles north-east).
What bath resealing costs
There’s no area surcharge for Thorpe. What changes the price is:
- Doing more than one item at once
- How easy the damage is to reach
- Whether old repairs or coatings need taking off
- The size and number of damaged areas
A few things move the price: access, material, the extent of the damage and whether we can do several items together. Photos let us give you a fixed figure.
Send pictures for a quote
It only takes a minute to photograph the damage, and it saves a visit. Try to send:
- What it’s made of, if you know
- A coin or ruler next to the damage for scale
- Whether it’s been repaired or coated before
- A close-up of the damage, in focus
A quote takes minutes to ask for: take one close-up and one wider shot of the bath or shower, include your postcode and send them to us. You will get a fixed price, not an estimate.
Questions from Thorpe
Can you redo someone else’s repair?
In most cases. We remove the old repair before doing a new one, so mention it when you send pictures.
Will you leave a mess?
Dust sheets and masking go down before we start, and tidy up before we leave.
Do you seal over the old sealant?
We always remove the old sealant completely. Fresh silicone doesn’t stick to old.
How long before I can shower?
Usually after around 24 hours. We confirm before we leave.
Do I need to be at home?
We need someone to let us in. You do not need to watch us work.
How much does bath resealing cost in Thorpe?
Because every job differs, we price from pictures. You will get a fixed figure before you book.
Can you price it without visiting?
Nearly always. If pictures don’t show enough, we will ask for another angle.
What happens next?
You get a fixed price and available dates. If we need another angle, we will ask.
What we cannot put right
It helps to know what we cannot do too:
- Movement in the bath or tray
- Loose tiles, which need refixing first
- Rotten walls or floors behind the bath
Not sure? Send pictures and we’ll give you a straight answer.
Materials we repair
- Shower trays & enclosures
- Basins & vanity units
- Kitchen worktops & sinks
- Wet rooms
- Baths
What your bath or shower is made of matters
Baths
Baths are resealed with water in them, to open the joint fully.
Shower trays
We put weight on a tray before sealing it, so the joint is at its widest.
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When to call us in Thorpe
Joints split if the bath or tray moves, often because it was sealed while the bath was empty.
If you can see any of these, send us a picture:
- Water getting behind the bath or tray
- Sealant that’s split or lifting
- Discoloured, yellow sealant
- Missing sealant behind the taps
Before you book anyone
- Is the price fixed, and does it include VAT?
- What happens if they find more damage
- When it can be used again
- What prep work is covered
How to look after the repair
To keep it looking its best for years:
- Clean the joints with a mild cleaner
- Keep the joints dry
- Run the extractor fan during and after showers
- Air the room after use
Use the extractor fan, dry the joints after bathing, and clean them regularly with a mild cleaner to slow mould growth.
Mouldy sealant is more than a cosmetic problem; it shows moisture is getting in. An early reseal keeps water where it belongs.
Why reseal now?
Sealing over old silicone is a false economy. It peels within weeks, and mould stays trapped behind it. We remove the old sealant completely. We do not add extras on the day. What we quote from your photos is what you pay, and if the damage turns out to be different, we discuss it before starting.
Why choose Surface Doctor in Thorpe
- Dust sheets down, tidy finish
- We’ll tell you if it’s not worth repairing
- One-year guarantee on every repair
- CHAS and Constructionline accredited
Take a look at our prices page.
The process
Once we’re through the door, we keep the work contained to the one room. We mask off everything nearby, the work takes about two hours for a bath, depending on what we find, and we finish by cleaning up and talking you through the result.
- We cut out all of the old sealant.
- We remove the residue and clean the joint.
- Any mould is treated and the joint dried.
- The bath is filled with water, or weight put on the tray.
- New mould-resistant silicone is applied and tooled neatly.
How to prepare
- Tell us about parking, stairs or access
- Let us know which floor the room is on
- Have somewhere for us to park nearby if possible
How to get a price
Email us pictures of the damage and one of the entire item, with your NG23 postcode, and we’ll reply with a fixed quote.
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